VA Sci. Standards of Learning matched to Science with Computers

VA Sci. Standards of Learning
matched to
Science with Computers

2. Use the language of science to communicate understanding

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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7-9

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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7-9

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3. Investigate phenomena using technology

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Science with Spreadsheets

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Pgs 24 - 37

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7-9

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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7-9

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Computerized Graphics - Get the Picture?

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Pgs 75 - 94

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7-9

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-9

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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7-9

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4.1 The student will plan and conduct investigations

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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4.2 The student will investigate and understand that energy is needed to do work and that machines make work easier.

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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4.3 The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of electricity.

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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4.4 The student will investigate and understand basic plant anatomy and life processes.

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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4.6 The student will investigate and understand how weather conditions and phenomena occur and can be predicted.

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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4.7 The student will investigate and understand the relationships among the Earth, moon, and sun.

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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4.8 The student will investigate and understand important Virginia natural resources.

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Science and Internet Tools

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Pgs 38 - 60

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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5.3 The student will investigate and understand basic characteristics of white light.

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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7-8

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-8

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5.4 The student will investigate and understand that matter is anything that has mass; takes up space; and occurs as a solid, liquid, or gas.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-8

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5.5 The student will investigate and understand that organisms are made of cells and have distinguishing characteristics.

Component:

Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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7-8

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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7-8

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5.6 The student will investigate and understand characteristics of the ocean environment.

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-8

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5.7 The student will investigate and understand how the Earth's surface is constantly changing.

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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7-8

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-8

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6.2 The student will demonstrate scientific reasoning and logic.

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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7-9

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Science and Internet Tools

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Pgs 38 - 60

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7-9

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Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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7-9

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Weather and Climate

Reference:

Pgs. 119 - 141

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7-9

Interested:

Component:

Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

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7-9

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The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-9

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Forces in Our World

Reference:

Pgs. 168 - 181

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7-9

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-9

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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7-9

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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7-9

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-9

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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7-9

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Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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7-9

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6.3 The student will investigate and understand sources of energy and their transformations.

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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7-9

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-9

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6.4 The student will investigate and understand basic characteristics of electricity.

Component:

Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-9

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6.5 The student will investigate and understand that all matter is made up of atoms.

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7-9

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6.8 The student will investigate and understand that organisms perform life processes that are essential for the survival and perpetuation of the species.

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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7-9

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6.9 The student will investigate and understand that organisms depend on other organisms and the nonliving components of the environment.

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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7-9

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6.10 The student will investigate and understand the organization of the solar system and the relationships among the various bodies that comprise it.

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7-9

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6.11 The student will investigate and understand public policy decisions relating to the environment.

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7-9

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LS.2 The student will investigate and understand that all living things are composed of cells.

Component:

Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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8-9

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Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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8-9

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LS.2 The student will investigate and understand that all living things are composed of cells. Key concepts include + cell structure and organelles (cell membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, vacuole, mitochondrion, endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus and chloroplast); + similarities and differences between plant and animal cells; + development of cell theory; and + cell division (mitosis and meiosis).

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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LS.3 The student will investigate and understand that living things show patterns of cellular organization.

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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8-9

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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8-9

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LS.3 The student will investigate and understand that living things show patterns of cellular organization. Key concepts include + cells, tissues, organs, and systems; and + functions and processes of cells, tissues, organs, and systems (respiration, removal of wastes, growth, reproduction, digestion, and cellular transport).

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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LS.4 The student will investigate and understand that the basic needs of organisms must be met in order to carry out life processes.

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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8-9

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LS.4 The student will investigate and understand that the basic needs of organisms must be met in order to carry out life processes. Key concepts include + plant needs (light and energy sources, water, gases, nutrients); + animal needs (food, water, gases, shelter, space); and + factors that influence life processes.

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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LS.6 The student will investigate and understand the basic physical and chemical processes of photosynthesis and its importance to plant and animal life.

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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8-9

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LS.6 The student will investigate and understand the basic physical and chemical processes of photosynthesis and its importance to plant and animal life. Key concepts include + energy transfer between sunlight and chlorophyll; + transformation of water and carbon dioxide into sugar, water, and oxygen; and + photosynthesis as the foundation of food webs.

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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LS.10 The student will investigate and understand how organisms adapt to biotic and abiotic factors in a biome.

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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8-9

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LS.10 The student will investigate and understand how organisms adapt to biotic and abiotic factors in a biome. Key concepts include + differences between ecosystems and biomes; + characteristics of land, marine, and freshwater biomes; and + adaptations that enable organisms to survive within a specific biome.

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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LS.11 The student will investigate and understand that ecosystems, communities, populations, and organisms are dynamic and change over time (daily, seasonal, and long term).

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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8-9

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LS.11 The student will investigate and understand that ecosystems, communities, populations, and organisms are dynamic and change over time (daily, seasonal, and long term). Key concepts include + phototropism, hibernation, and dormancy; + factors that increase or decrease population size; and + eutrophication, climate change, and catastrophic disturbances.

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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PS.1 The student will plan and conduct investigations

Component:

Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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7, 9

Interested:

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Science and Internet Tools

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Pgs 38 - 60

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7, 9

Interested:

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

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7, 9

Interested:

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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7, 9

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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7, 9

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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7, 9

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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7, 9

Interested:

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7, 9

Interested:

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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7, 9

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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7, 9

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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7, 9

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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7, 9

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Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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7, 9

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PS.1 The student will plan and conduct investigations in which + length, mass, volume, density, temperature, weight, and force are accurately measured and reported using the International System of Units (SI - metric); + triple beam and electronic balances, thermometers, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, and spring scales are used to gather data; + data from experiments are recorded and interpreted from bar, line, and circle graphs; + research skills are utilized using a variety of resources; + independent and dependent variables, constants, controls, and repeated trials are identified; + valid conclusions are made after analyzing data; + research methods are used to investigate practical problems and questions; and + experimental results are presented in appropriate written form.

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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Science and Internet Tools

Reference:

Pgs 38 - 60

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Interested:

Component:

The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

Reference:

Pgs 95 - 118

Required:

Suggested:

Interested:

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Weather and Climate

Reference:

Pgs. 119 - 141

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Interested:

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Forces of Nature

Reference:

Pgs. 142 - 152

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Interested:

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The Solar System

Reference:

Pgs. 153 - 180

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Interested:

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Forces in Our World

Reference:

Pgs. 168 - 181

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Interested:

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Interested:

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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Interested:

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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Interested:

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

Reference:

Pgs. 243 - 253

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Interested:

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Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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Interested:

PS.2 The student will investigate and understand the basic nature of matter.

Component:

Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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7, 9

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7, 9

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PS.2 The student will investigate and understand the basic nature of matter. Key concepts include + the particle theory of matter; + elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, salts, organic, inorganic, solids, liquids, and gases; + characteristics of types of matter based on physical and chemical properties; + physical properties (shape, density, solubility, odor, melting point, boiling point, color); and + chemical properties (acidity, basicity, combustibility, reactivity).

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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PS.4 The student will investigate and understand how to use the periodic table of elements to obtain information.

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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7, 9

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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7, 9

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PS.4 The student will investigate and understand how to use the periodic table of elements to obtain information. Key concepts include + symbols, atomic numbers, atomic mass, chemical families, periods, valence numbers, metals, metalloids, and nonmetals; and + binary compounds (chemical activity, physical properties, formulas, and nature of bonding).

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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PS.7 The student will investigate and understand temperature scales, heat, and heat transfer.

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Matters and Compounds

Reference:

Pgs. 181 - 199

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7, 9

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Component:

Science and Then Some

Reference:

Pgs. 229 - 242

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7, 9

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PS.7 The student will investigate and understand temperature scales, heat, and heat transfer. Key concepts include + absolute zero, phase change, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, conduction, convection, radiation, vaporization, and condensation; and + applications of heat transfer (heat engines, thermostats, and refrigeration).

Component:

Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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PS.9 The student will investigate and understand the nature and technological applications of light.

Component:

Scientific Correspondence

Reference:

Pgs. 218 - 228

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7, 9

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PS.9 The student will investigate and understand the nature and technological applications of light. Key concepts include + reflection, refraction, particle theory, wave theory; and + electromagnetic spectrum.

Component:

Scientific Correspondence

Reference:

Pgs. 218 - 228

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